Theatre Training
Theatre Alumni
Laura Beth Wells, 1999
Currently on Broadway in Spiderman, the Musical as the wife of Norman Osborne (AKA The Green Goblin). Click Here to read all about it in Broadway Buzz.
John Moauro, 2007
Hair (Tribe) on Broadway, currently London's West End and the first national tour. A 2007 graduate of the musical theatre program at Kent State, John recently visited the campus. He discusses his memories of Kent State and what it was like to be a part of the Tony-winning Broadway production of 'Hair.' See the Video.
See Cleveland Plain Dealer article about Stephanie Giammarco (09 Graduate), "Fashion Flash"
Alice Ripley, 1985
On Broadway: Side Show, (Tony Nominated for her role as Violet), Sunset Boulevard (Betty Shaeffer), Les Miserables (Fantine), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Janet), James Joyce’s The Dead (Molly Ivors), The Who’s Tommy, 2009 Tony-Award for Best Actress in a Musica in Next to Normal
Alice Ripley at Kent State!
Jeff Richmond, 1985
Chicago's Second City, Music Director for Saturday Night Live, composed film score for Baby Mama,currently producer of 30 Rock
John de Lancie
Director and actor probably best known for his portrayal as "Eugene Bradford" on Days of Our Lives,"Q" on TV's Star Trek: The Next Generation and "Donald Margolis" on Breaking Bad. De Lancie is co-owner, with Leonard Nimoy, of Alien Voices, a production company devoted to the radio-style dramatization of classic science fiction.
Ken Howard, 1996 (MFA)
On Broadway: Promises Promises, Seesaw, 1776 (World Theatre Award for Thomas Jefferson), Child’s Play (Tony Award for Paul Reese), Rumors. Film and Television: The White Shadow, Crossing Jordon, Dynasty, Michael Clayton, Rambo, In Her Shoes, 1776 and a 2009 Emmy Award recipient for his role in Grey Gardens. Ken is currently president of the Screen Actor's Guild.
Chris Fornadel (BA Theatre Studies, 2008)
is a Marketing and Sales Associate for Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, OH
TC Kouyeas, 2006 (MFA Lighting Design)
Just accepted an Assistant Professor position at Frostburg State University after serving two years on the faculty of Ball State University
Mark LaMura, 2000 (MFA)
National Tours of Aida (Pharaoh) and Art. Film and Television: Star Trek, Law and Order, All My Children
Paul Denayer, 06 (MFA)
is Assistant Professor of Lighting and Scenery at Moorehead State University
Ray Wise
known for his role as Leland Palmer in Twin Peaks, starred as The Devil in the television series, The Reaper
Steve Pauna, (MFA)
is Associate Professor and Technical Director at Miami University of Ohio
Colleen Longshaw, 2002
National Tour of Kiss Me Kate
Leslie Diamond, 2001
Off-Broadway: Awesome 80’s Prom (Igna Swanson) National Tour of Rent (Maureen Johnson)
Matthew Gorris (M.F.A. design/tech, 2003)
is currently teaching at Tidewater Community College near Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Erin Coors, 2005
National Tours of The Wedding Singer (Julia Sullivan) and Barbie Live in Fairytopia (Barbie)
Kim Cox, 06 (MFA)
Assistant Set Designer with the Denver Center Theatre Company
and currently teaching and designing at Coastal Carolina University
Sarah Roussos, 2005
National Tours of Hairspray (Brenda and u/s Tracy) and Wonderful Town (Helen and u/s Eileen)
Our Alumni have appeared
Old Globe Theater, North Shore Music Theatre, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Paper Mill Playhouse, Great Lakes Theater Festival, The Cleveland Playhouse, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Disney World, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, The Barn
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